Greed

Had a really good view of the true meaning of greed today. A man brought an entire pallet of berries to share with everyone at my place of employment. Approximately 400people work there. Each crate contained 8 little cartons of berries, probably 800 little cartons all together. He brought them out of the goodness of his heart. It began, people began taking entire crates, and some began to take 2-3 crates each- someone even said that someone took 6 crates in one trip. I do not believe that there is 1 person who is in such desperate need that they needed to take 2-3 crates of berries. Most will probably let them rot out in their cars in the parking lot before they get off work. It was like everyone was making sure that "they" got their fair share. It was sickening. People were making excuses as to why they were taking 2-3 crates. I have a friend, relative, child, aunt, etc. who would really like some of those berries. Fine, if you think they would really like some- go to your local grocery and purchase some for them. We even placed a sign on the pallet and asked that they only take 1 small container each so that everyone could enjoy them. 1 man as he was walking out with 2 crates, was told he needed to bring them back and take only 1 carton- he threw the berries down on the floor when he could not take as many as he could carry. How shameful we have become as a blessed nation. We would rather throw them on the ground rather than share them with others. Have you ever had God reveal something about yourself through another? I did today. I am guilty of the same characteristics as the others, maybe not with berries, but with other things. My time, my attention, my willingness to help others or to share . God forgive me for being selfish with what I have, each one whether it is time, money, food no matter what it is, forgive me for being selfish. Thank you for the lesson in sharing and in sharing with a right attitude. It is my heartfelt prayer that from today forward, I will not be selfish. In the name of Jesus Christ-amen.

Regrets

It is Sunday evening, October 3rd. I didn't go to evening services. I meant to, but got preoccupied and had to cancel at the last moment. I am waiting for my hubby to call and tell me he is on his way home so I can start dinner. I miss him, he will never know how much.

I bought 2 floor lamps yesterday at a garage sale and have been guilt ridden ever since. Why you ask? Because, I really didn't need them, I just wanted them-because they are pretty and I don't have much to fill my weekend hours with Andy working 12 hours each day,, so I suppose it was a way of entertaining myself. Poor choice of how to to that, that is exactly how satan creeps into the lives of believers. Idleness truly is the devil's workshop. God, please forgive me for being so selfish, so self indulgent, so wasteful with the precious time you have afforded me.
Tomorrow is not promised to anyone, and I have wasted my time on a pair of floor lamps. Teach me your ways Oh God, create in me a clean heart that I won't sin against you. Wash me from the inside out and create a new spirit within me. Thank you for Jesus- forgive me for taking your immense love for granted.

Golly Miss Molly !

Golly miss molly ! I had almost forgotten I had started this bloggin site until this morning. I guess I should really try and stay focused on the really important things in life, huh?
Really important things, hummmm lets see........important things, life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness? Okay these are important. My wonderul husband? Definately an important part of my daily life How about my grandkids? Yes, they too are an important part of my life. My Mother, another intricate important part of life. The list could go on and on, however, if it were missing Jesus, the author and finisher of my faith- nothing would really matter. It is because he brought me into a relationship with him that anything really matters to me. I can rememeber a very dark period in my life when nothing really mattered to me, nothing but the moment. I thank my God daily for his unmerited grace that he has so richly afforded me. Now that is a really important part of my life- he is as much as part of my life as the air I breath.